THE intractable conflict between Fulani herdsmen and farmers has reached a dangerous dimension. Today, Fulani herdsmen have become more hostile and violent which is alien to their nomadic tradition or culture. The furore generated by the recent attack by the suspected Fulani herdsmen on Benue communities necessitate asking some questions; whether Fulani are the culprits or victims of the incessant conflict in the country? Fulani herdsmen are also victims of attacks in southern Kaduna, Nasarawa and Zamfara where they got killed and their cattle rustled with impunity. Fulani herdsmen were caught at the crossroad; first, there is the problem of population explosion coupled with urbanization that has taken their grazing land.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 22, 2018 03:05 UTC